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S.Y.L. et al v Australia (1897/2009) Views of 24 July 2013
1897/2009 concerning removal to Timor-Leste and access to medical care
Australian Government Guidelines on the Recognition of Sex and Gender
Commencing 1 July 2013, the guidelines apply to all Australian Government departments and agencies that maintain personal records (including employee records), and/or collect sex and/or gender information.
Freedom of Information (FOI) Better Practice Guide
In 2013, the Better Practice Guide for Commonwealth agencies administering the Freedom of Information Act 1982 was published to assist agency officers and Ministerial advisers manage FOI requests efficiently and effectively.
G.B. v Australia (11/2013) Views of 1 April 2016
11/2013 concerning refusal to accommodate the author's disability to perform jury duty.
Submissions received for the Review of Freedom of Information laws consultation
In 2013, the following submissions were received for the Review of freedom of information laws.
Submissions received for the Commonwealth Anti-Discrimination Law Reforms consultation
In 2012, the following submissions were received in response to the discussion paper on Consolidation of Anti-Discrimination Laws.
Universal Periodic Review – Australia's response to UPR recommendations – 2011
Australia formally responded to the recommendations made as part of Australia's first UPR on 8 June 2011.
Universal Periodic Review – National Report of Australia – 2010
Australia lodged a national report for its first UPR in October 2010.
Review of the Freedom of Information Act terms of reference
In 2012, the terms of reference for the Review on the operation of the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act) and the Australian Information Commissioner Act 2010 were released.
Electronic Transactions Act 1999 information sheet
The uniform electronic transactions legislation of the Commonwealth, states and territories provides certainty for electronic transactions and allows electronic commerce to operate on the same basis as paper based commerce.
Nystrom et al v Australia (1557/2007) Australian Government Response
1557/2007 concerning visa cancellation and removal to Sweden
Consolidation of Anti-Discrimination Laws—Discussion Paper
In 2011, the discussion paper looked at how clearer and more consistent anti-discrimination legislation could make it easier for both individuals and business to understand rights and obligations under the legislation.
Nystrom et al v Australia (1557/2007) Views of 18 July 2011
1557/2007 concerning visa cancellation and removal to Sweden.
FOI guidance notes
These notes are designed to provide practical assistance for Ministers and agencies on
the use of certain exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act 1982 (FOI Act)
Section 8 plan
Subsection 8(2) of the Freedom of Information Act requires agencies to publish certain information on their websites. The information to be published by this department is contained in the Section 8 plan.
Emergency (Queensland and New South Wales floods) Declaration 2011 (No. 1) Privacy Act 1988
Download the 2011 Emergency Declaration about the New South Wales and Queensland floods.
Emergency (Victorian bushfires) Declaration 2009 (No. 1) Privacy Act 1988
Downloads of the 2009 Emergency Declaration about the Victorian bushfires.